Sastre (en. Tailor)

/ˈsastre/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Professional who makes, adjusts, and repairs clothing, especially suits.
The tailor took my measurements to make my suit.
El sastre me tomó las medidas para hacer mi traje.
Artist in the creation of custom clothing, combining style and technique.
His work as a tailor is well recognized in the city.
Su trabajo como sastre es muy reconocido en la ciudad.
Person who makes modifications to already manufactured garments.
The tailor adjusted the jacket I bought last year.
El sastre ajustó la chaqueta que compré el año pasado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ligarius', which refers to one who sews and joins.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wedding tailor
The tailor who specializes in ceremonial suits.
sastre de una boda
in the hands of a tailor
Expression indicating that something is in the hands of an expert.
en manos de un sastre

Related Words

suit
Set of garments of a specific design.
traje
making
Process of making clothing.
confección
seamstress
Person who makes garments, similar to a tailor but often focused on women's clothing.
modista

Slang Meanings

neighborhood tailor
The neighborhood tailor always knows how to make the best adjustments.
El sastre de barrio siempre sabe cómo hacer los mejores ajustes.
jack-of-all-trades tailor
That tailor can make any type of suit with great skill.
Ese sastre puede hacer cualquier tipo de traje con gran habilidad.